Guwahati, 8th August: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced today that the central government has directed the state to fully secure the India-Bangladesh border. Sarma stated that Assam is maintaining rigorous surveillance along the border, allowing entry only to those with valid passports, visas, and verified citizenship.
“The change in the regime across the border has not resulted in any unauthorized crossings into our territory. We are committed to keeping the border secure to prevent any illegal infiltration,” Sarma said.
He expressed confidence that the Indian government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is taking necessary measures to safeguard the Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, and Christian communities in Bangladesh.
In Bangladesh, the political landscape is rapidly shifting. An interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, is set to be established on Thursday following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
The situation in Bangladesh has led to heightened vigilance on the Indian side. A BSF official reported, “The Bangladeshis had gathered at the border, but none were able to enter India as the border was completely sealed. They were later taken back by the BGB.”
Bangladesh is grappling with an unprecedented crisis as Sheikh Hasina, who led the country for 15 years, resigned and fled amid escalating protests. What began as demonstrations against a jobs quota system has erupted into widespread unrest against her government, resulting in over 300 deaths in recent weeks.
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